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Germany Plans to Blame Russia for Leipzig Attack as Tensions with Putin Escalate

Summary by Politico Europe
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to level new sanctions at Russian entities, in parallel with punishing new EU measures.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz is preparing to blame Russia for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig and announce comprehensive sanctions, which would seriously tighten Berlin's attitude towards Moscow, Politico and the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag write today.

·Belgrade, Serbia
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After drone attack in Leipzig: government prepares extensive measures against Russia

·Berlin, Germany
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According to a report, the Merz government plans to blame Russia for the failed bomb attack with a drone at Leipzig Airport. As a consequence, there is to be a "wide-ranging" package of sanctions.

·Berlin, Germany
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According to World on Sunday and "Politico", the Federal Government is on the verge of giving Russia responsibility for the attempted drone attack in Leipzig. An extensive package of measures against Moscow is expected to be almost complete.

·Berlin, Germany
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Welt broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
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